- Oct 16, 2012
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Hello,
I currently have a working PC in a Cooler Master Elite 430 case. Unfortunately, this case is proving to be flimsy, the panels don't fit on properly anymore, and the fan mounts are a 30 minute hell to attach any sort of fan to. SSD's don't fit properly, I even have two 2.5" to 3.5" adapter bays but one doesn't fit the case's screw holes properly.
I want to buy a premium quality case as I'm sick of the poor build quality of the CM when I'm tinkering around in it so often. So far, I've narrowed my choice down to either a Corsair 450D or a Fractal Design Define R5.
These are my requirements for the case:
- Under £100 in price, preferably available from Amazon.co.uk.
- Good airflow: good fans as well if possible, but I have some good spare fans of my own if not.
- Good build quality: solid metal feeling, not flimsy and poor feeling like the CM 430.
- Not too long in size (see next paragraph).
- It MUST have good options for SSD's and HDD's. I have 2 SSD's and 1 HDD.
- Plenty of space inside for a relatively large CPU cooler (Hyper 212 Evo) as well as 1 or 2 very long graphics cards.
- Good options for fans, both 120mm and 140mm. Easy to fit without hassle.
- Very good cable management - I have a fully wired PSU and the cables are appaling in the CM 430.
- As for aesthetics, I love the look of both the 450D and the R5. I don't mind getting either in terms of looks, but I slightly prefer the look of the R5.
For the length of the case, I have troubles with where to put the tower. My floor has no room for it, and has thick carpet. My desk can fit a mid tower at a stretch, so I want a good compromise between a spacious case and it being not too long. If the feet of the case hang over the edge too much, I am considering placing it onto a wooden plank so it can overhang safely. Any suggestions are welcome on this.
All suggestions are welcome. Tell me which of my two choices are best, tell me if anything is better value than these. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks.
I currently have a working PC in a Cooler Master Elite 430 case. Unfortunately, this case is proving to be flimsy, the panels don't fit on properly anymore, and the fan mounts are a 30 minute hell to attach any sort of fan to. SSD's don't fit properly, I even have two 2.5" to 3.5" adapter bays but one doesn't fit the case's screw holes properly.
I want to buy a premium quality case as I'm sick of the poor build quality of the CM when I'm tinkering around in it so often. So far, I've narrowed my choice down to either a Corsair 450D or a Fractal Design Define R5.
These are my requirements for the case:
- Under £100 in price, preferably available from Amazon.co.uk.
- Good airflow: good fans as well if possible, but I have some good spare fans of my own if not.
- Good build quality: solid metal feeling, not flimsy and poor feeling like the CM 430.
- Not too long in size (see next paragraph).
- It MUST have good options for SSD's and HDD's. I have 2 SSD's and 1 HDD.
- Plenty of space inside for a relatively large CPU cooler (Hyper 212 Evo) as well as 1 or 2 very long graphics cards.
- Good options for fans, both 120mm and 140mm. Easy to fit without hassle.
- Very good cable management - I have a fully wired PSU and the cables are appaling in the CM 430.
- As for aesthetics, I love the look of both the 450D and the R5. I don't mind getting either in terms of looks, but I slightly prefer the look of the R5.
For the length of the case, I have troubles with where to put the tower. My floor has no room for it, and has thick carpet. My desk can fit a mid tower at a stretch, so I want a good compromise between a spacious case and it being not too long. If the feet of the case hang over the edge too much, I am considering placing it onto a wooden plank so it can overhang safely. Any suggestions are welcome on this.
All suggestions are welcome. Tell me which of my two choices are best, tell me if anything is better value than these. Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Many thanks.
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